UNDP in Ukraine

6 Promote gender equality and empower women

Where we are?

Promoting gender equality is a challenge in Ukraine. Achieving gender parity within authorities and public administration remains a critical task despite the successes changes at the legislative and institutional levels. After the elections in 2012, the number of female Members of Parliament increased to 9.4 percent of the total. Women account for 12 percent of oblast council members, 23 percent of district council members, 28 percent of city council members, 51 percent of village council members and 46 percent of settlement council members. An average wage gap between men and women of about 30 percent is another manifestation of gender inequality. Positive changes require stronger political will.